Middle School Daily Announcements - November 23, 2016
Published on Nov 24, 2016 00:08

 

Inver Grove Heights Middle School Daily Announcements

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

 

New Announcements

 

NEW ENRICHMENT CLASSES- STARTING SOON!

Game Coding (Grades 6-8)

New Class! Do you enjoy playing video games? This course will give you hands-on experience developing your own game using Constructs, a rapid visual coding platform. Students will learn how to think like a programmer, and learn coding concepts while creating a 2 dimensional arcade-style video game. 

Games created in class will be available online, or students can bring in a USB drive for immediate access. 

Friday, December 2nd (Non-school day)

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

IGH Middle School

Register

 

Certified Babysitter's Training (Ages 11+)  

This course is designed to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Youth will learn skills in four core areas: leadership and professionalism, safety, basic care for infants and children and first aid. Certification and Babysitter’s Handbook. Please bring a bag lunch and a beverage.

Friday, December 2nd (Non-school day)

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

IGH Middle School

Register

 

 

 

Continuing Announcements

 

Start Time Decision Announcement

 

Career Day

The IGHMS 8th Grade Career day is coming soon. We are planning it for February 17th from approximately 7:30am until 9:30am. We are looking for members of our community who would be willing to join us in educating our students about all of the career options available. You will be asked to give a 20 minute presentation to 3-4 different groups of 8th grade students about your career. Your presence is a great example of the partnership that schools and communities can share; and will assist our students in making better, more informed choices in school and in life after school. 

For more information or if you are interested in joining us on this day, please email [email protected]. In advance, thank you for your consideration!

Jess Maloney & Jennell Garten

 

Chess Club will meet every Tuesday at 2:45 in room 8215.

 

Simley Girls High School Bowling Club:  Are you a 7th through 12th grade girl who is interested in bowling for the Simley Girls High School Bowling Club?  Any level of bowler is welcome.  Practices will begin mid-December.  If interested, please contact Gary Salzman (coach) at [email protected]  for more information.  

 

 

State Capitol Commemorative Plaque Design Competition

Minnesota sixth-grade students are invited to submit a design for a commemorative plaque dedicated to the workers who helped build the Minnesota State Capitol Building. According to legislation, "the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board shall conduct an opportunity contest for sixth-graders from across the state to submit designs for the memorial plaque or marker.  The Board shall then select a design from the submissions to be used as a basis for production of this plaque or marker by January 1, 2017. The plaque or marker shall be placed in a space easily visible to public visitors, and installed during the State Capitol remodel." (MN Laws of 2016, Chpt. 189. Art. 13, Sec. 61).

See the State Capitol Commemorative Plaque Design Competition information including design requirements, student submission details, the selection process and submission form. The submission deadline is Monday, November 28, 2016.

If you have any questions, contact Paul Mandell, executive secretary, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, 651-757-1507.

 

 

Are you interested in joining the BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING? It’s not too late.  Season begins Monday, Nov. 28th for 6-12th grade.

Sign up through Schoolview Feepay. Contact Mrs. Madigan in the Activities office if you have registration questions.  If you would like more information about the Boys Swim & Dive program, please email Coach Lynn Newton at [email protected]

 

 

WIN time will be starting on Wednesday 11/2 and continue each Wednesday throughout the year. This is an after school homework help with 2-4 adults supporting students in organization and homework assistance. WIN time goes from 2:45-4:00 and students need to bring in a contract signed by a parent before they can attend.  Contact Ben Kissling with any questions 651-306-7294.  [email protected] 
For contract, click link below or see front office:
WIN Time Contract

 

A new group here in IGH! The Latina Youth Leadership Academy (LYLA) is a mentor based program that provides leadership opportunities for Latina girls grades 7-12.  We meet every Monday from 6-7:30 pm at 7950 Blaine Avenue in Inver Grove Heights. It’s free to participate. Participants are paired with a woman mentor who guides them and helps them through their goals and discuss leadership topics like; time management, public speaking, college readiness and others. We offer college scholarships to qualified seniors in High School. Come join us and learn more about your personal power and leadership potential!  Contact us at 651-216-1589 or visit us at www.lylamn.com; this is a new partnership with TriDistrict Community Education.

The Latina Youth Leadership Academy (LYLA) es un programa basado en mentoria que prove oportunidades de liderazgo a Latinas en grados 7-12.  Las participantes trabajan con una mentora quien les guia y ayuda a alcanzar sus metas y a discutir temas como; manejo de su tiempo, preparación para la unviersidad y otros.  Nos reuniomos todos los Lunes de 6-7:30pm en el 7950 Blaine Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN. Ofrecemos becas para estudiantes que califiquen de 12 grado para ir a la Universidad Participar es gratuito.  Te invitamos a participar y conocer tu poder personal y tu potencial de liderazgo. Contáctanos al 651-216-1589 o visítanos en www.lylamn.com; esta es una asociación nueva con Educación Communitaria TriDistratal.

 

 

Registration window for all Winter sports is available on Schoolview Feepay. Family maximums (grades 6-12) for activity fees for the 2016-17 school year are as follows:  1 student per family/$290, 2 students per family/$400 and 3 or more students per family/$500.  If you are close to or have met your family max, please contact Kim Madigan PRIOR to registering on Schoolview so the fee can be adjusted.

 

Following is a list of the Winter sports:

 

Sport

Fee

Grade

Start Dates

Practice Times

Boys Basketball                     

$80

7-8

January 3 – Ends February 24

2:45 – 4:15 p.m.

Boys Swim/Dive-6th              

$80

6

November 28 (6th grade is practice team only)

 

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Boys Swim/Dive-MS             

$80

7-8

(non-Varsity)

November 28

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Boys Swim/Dive-JV/Varsity

$130

7-12

(JV/Varsity)

November 28

 

 

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

 

 

Family Support Group

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Minnesota provides support groups to help parents and caregivers discover resources to meet the challenges of raising a child with a mental illness, learn coping skills and develop problem solving skills.  Each of the support groups are facilitated by a parent who has a child with a mental illness and who has received specialized training. 

Inver Grove Heights

1st & 3rd Monday of the month   6:30-8:00 p.m.

River Heights Vineyard Church

6070 Cahill Ave. 55076

Free meal served at 6:00 for children and adults, free childcare available. 

***If you have further questions, you can contact Helen at NAMI at 651-645-2948, Ext. 133.


Check out IGHMS’s Twitter! https://twitter.com/IGHMS_Spartans

 

An Important Reminder for all students & parents…

All students must be accompanied by an adult in order to attend any home athletic events. This includes all middle school events as well as any high school events including the varsity football games. We will turn students away at the door if they are not with an adult. Please know that a parent cannot just drop a student off for the night. They must buy a ticket and be in attendance during the event.

 

Important Dates to Remember

 

November 24 & 25 – No School, Thanksgiving Break

 

 

Si tiene preguntas, por favor póngase en contacto con Abbie Losinski (se habla español) en 651.955.6610.